Frances Milton Trollope

Domestic Manners of the Americans (eBook, ePUB)

Unveiling 19th Century American Society: A British Critique

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Frances Milton Trollope's 'Domestic Manners of the Americans' is a fascinating exploration of early 19th century American society through the eyes of a British author. Trollope employs a satirical and critical tone to examine the customs, behaviors, and social structures of the American people, offering a unique outsider's perspective on the burgeoning nation. The book is written in a lively and engaging style, filled with vivid descriptions and witty observations that provide insight into the cultural differences between America and Europe. Trollope's work serves as an important primary source for understanding the impressions of foreign visitors during this period. The book's focus on domestic life and social interactions makes it a valuable resource for scholars of American history and literature. Frances Milton Trollope's keen insight and sharp wit shine through in 'Domestic Manners of the Americans', making it a must-read for anyone interested in early American society and culture.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 341
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664169037
• Artikelnr.: 58447562

Autorenporträt

Frances Milton Trollope (1780-1863) was an English novelist and writer who is best remembered for her travel writing and social novels. Born at Stapleton, near Bristol, she was the daughter of the Reverend William Milton. Her marriage to barrister Thomas Anthony Trollope in 1809 was shadowed by financial difficulties, which partly sparked her literary career in the 1830s. In a bid to rescue her family from poverty, she opened a bazaar in Cincinnati, Ohio, which failed, prompting her return to England. Out of this American venture, however, came her first and perhaps most famous work, 'Domestic Manners of the Americans' (1832), a sharply satirical observation of American life that caused considerable controversy at the time. Her critical and unsparing eye turned towards American society, slavery, and the democratic process, offering a perspective that was both insightful and provocative. Trollope went on to write over 40 books, including other travelogues and novels that often pioneered the examination of social issues. Her works are characterized by their wit, strong female characters, and keenly observed social commentary. It is worth noting that Trollope also influenced her better-known novelist son, Anthony Trollope. Despite her literary accomplishments, she has often been overshadowed in the annals of literary history. Nonetheless, Frances Trollope's contributions as a proto-feminist voice and as a critical observer of nineteenth-century societal mores have earned her a respected place in English literature.

Inhaltsangabe

21. Stonington
22. Small landed proprietors
23. Fruits and flowers of Maryland and Virginia
24. Journey to Philadelphia
25. Washington Square
26. Quakers
27. Return to Stonington
28. American cooking
29. Literature
30. Journey to New York
31. Reception of Captain Basil Hall's book
32. Journey to Niagara
33. Niagara
34. Return to New York.